how to find jobs in cape verde

 

1. Understand the job market first

  • Cape Verde has limited job opportunities and relatively high unemployment.
  • Most jobs for foreigners are in:
    • Tourism (hotels, resorts, restaurants)
    • Teaching (especially English)
    • NGOs / development work
    • Logistics or small businesses
  • Highly skilled workers have the best chances (e.g. IT, management, education).

 Low-skilled jobs (waiter, driver, etc.) exist but pay very little.

 2. Search for jobs online

Use international and local platforms:

  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Glassdoor

Also:

  • Company “careers” pages (hotels, airlines, NGOs)
  • Facebook job groups (common in Cape Verde)
  • Freelance sites like Freelancer

 Many vacancies are advertised online or through social networks.

 3. Use networking (VERY important)

In Cape Verde, connections matter a lot:

  • Ask friends, family, or contacts in the country
  • Join expat communities
  • Reach out directly to employers (especially hotels and schools)

 Networking can be more effective than just applying online.

 4. Apply directly to key sectors

Focus on industries that hire foreigners:

Tourism (biggest opportunity)

  • Hotels in Sal, Boa Vista, Praia
  • Jobs: receptionist, tour guide, hospitality staff

Teaching

  • English teachers are in demand
  • TEFL certificate helps a lot

Remote work (smart option)

  • Work online while living there (freelance, remote job)

 Many people choose remote work because local jobs are limited.

 5. Learn the language

  • Official language: Portuguese
  • Widely spoken: Cape Verdean Creole

 Speaking Portuguese greatly increases your chances of getting hired.

 6. Get a work visa (important)

  • You usually need a job offer first
  • Your employer must help with the permit
  • Process takes about 4–6 weeks

 Without a work permit, you cannot legally work.

 Reality check (important)

From both official info and real experiences:

  • Jobs are competitive and limited
  • Employers often prefer locals
  • You need to offer skills they can’t easily find locally

From Reddit discussions:

“There is no job here for foreigners… locals struggle too.”

So don’t move there without a job lined up.

 Best strategy (recommended)

If you’re serious:

  1. Get a skill (teaching, IT, hospitality experience)
  2. Apply online BEFORE moving
  3. Network with people in Cape Verde
  4. Consider remote work as backup

Bottom line:
The easiest way to work in Cape Verde is:

  • Get a job offer first (especially in tourism or teaching), OR
  • Work remotely while living there

If you want, tell me:

  • your skills
  • your education
  • your nationality

…and I can suggest specific jobs you can realistically get

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